Chapter 2106: Chapter 2103: Persuasion

"Isn’t this precisely the peace treaty we signed?"

"I just don’t understand why the two of you are saying this?"

Grand Tutor Deng was becoming impatient, even somewhat eager for quick success: "Prince, we’ve all been holding out for quite some time. Regardless of who can do what to whom, you should be the one feeling anxious now. Right now, your only option is to collaborate with our Great Chu. At least you can still return home and earn the loyalty of the grassland’s people."

The Beirong Prince touched the wine cup in his hand without speaking, weighing his options internally.

Minister Qi smiled faintly: "Why so anxious, Minister Deng? Even if the Prince wishes to send any news back now, it’s probably too late, isn’t it? Although Great Chu has experienced some changes, we’ve long been prepared, and it’s likely consolidated by now. If the Prince’s message is erroneous and leads to any losses, who should bear the blame if it fails? It’s already September, the last batch of autumn wool. If we want to wait for new wool, it will be until next spring, at least another half a year."

"One never knows when winter will arrive. By then, the weather at the Northern Frontier will begin to turn cold, and food will be scarce. However, thanks to Great Chu’s prosperous fortune, grain yields have not only been high these past few years, but we’ve also introduced several types of filling coarse grains, so we need not starve. But it’s uncertain what conditions your subordinates will face, Prince."

Despite Minister Qi’s smile, his words revealed a harsh reality.

The face of the Beirong Prince tightened upon hearing this. He wasn’t foolish; he could clearly discern Minister Qi’s threat.

Compared to Grand Tutor Deng’s blunt words, someone like Minister Qi, with his smiling facade, is best at hitting the crucial points.

The Beirong Prince found himself in a passive position. He had ambitions, wanting to strengthen his country. If he could take this opportunity to invade the strongholds of Great Chu, if successful, his subjects wouldn’t have to roam the grasslands anymore. They could farm like the people of Great Chu without migrating, leading more stable lives.

Yet now, his messages sent back possibly had no errors. The King of Huainan indeed encountered trouble, implicating the garrisons in the Northern Territories of Great Chu, making this the optimal time for invasion.

Oddly, when he sent the message back, his father did not immediately dispatch troops to attack.

It was delayed until now, and he couldn’t even send a letter back.

Minister Qi dared to speak so brazenly, implying Great Chu had indeed made corresponding preparations. It’s just unknown whether these preparations were as good as he claimed.

Eventually, the Beirong Prince made a decision.

He needed to protect himself.

Only by sitting on that throne could he do something for his people. Even now, as a prince, he felt trapped in the power struggle. Although reluctant to admit it, his father might have already given up on him.

At the very least, his group of brothers would never be willing to let him return.

No matter how much he does, it’s futile.

There’s always someone dragging their feet, and regardless of how big a flaw Great Chu reveals, it remains useless.

The Beirong Prince was deeply unwilling, yet had no other choice but to agree to the two’s demands.

"Fine, I am willing to write a letter back to Beirong."

Grand Tutor Deng and Minister Qi walked out of the restaurant one after the other.

The two men found each other displeasing to the eye.

Grand Tutor Deng snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves, and prepared to enter the palace to report to the Emperor.

Minister Qi, unwilling to let such a good opportunity slip by, immediately called out to Grand Tutor Deng: "Minister Deng, heading to the palace? Why not wait for me to go together?"

"Hmph, wherever I wish to go, I need not explain to Minister Qi." Grand Tutor Deng replied with a sour expression.

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